Please join us for our Annual Christmas Party on December 13, 2017 at Larsen Elementary at 6 - 8 pm. We will even have a speaical guest joining us from the North Pole. To view your area's food assignment please look here.
Nizhónígo Nee Ado’ááł (Have a beautiful day)
On November 16, 2017, our Nebo Title VI Performing Arts were invited to perform at the Utah Diné Bikéyah's 1st Annual Indigenous Dinner. Our students did an excellent job performing at this event. They were fearless and composed as they performed.
The audience was absolutely delighted to see our students singing and dancing to songs in Navajo on their own. Our students performed a Navajo Basket Song, the Navajo Puppy Song, Children of Many Color, and there was a demonstration of traditional Navajo activities.
We are so proud of our Performing Arts group. It takes a lot of courage to perform to an audience full of adults. Many in audience pulled us aside and told us how wonderful the performance was, and how they enjoyed it. Many commented on how they were surprised our students could sing in Navajo, which was very neat for us to hear.
Congratulations to the following students for making the honor roll. This is such a wonderful academic achievement. We want to recognize the hard work and time you have put into your school work. We are so proud of you!
High Honors
Junior HighKayden Cruz Julia Hernandez Rebecca Cook Sky Simmons Brigum Eddie Malie Fuentes High School
Breanne Burby Ashlee Daley Joshua Mckee Malena Mckee Danica Butler Brooke Carter Ella Boren Kaitlyn Chavis-Lewis Nicole Powell Carlitta Devenport Honors Junior High Karden Devenish Benyse Millet Kylee Simmons Randin Rhaigan High School Dusty Williams Emily Wilson Austin Butler
This past Saturday, November 11, 2017, our Nebo Title VI Performing Arts group was invited to perform at the 28th Annual Adopt A Native Elder Rug Show. Our performing Arts group did such a wonderful job performing in front of many Navajo Elders. The Elders really enjoyed the performance, and several Elders were grinning ear to ear as they saw our students shine as they performed. It was such a neat experience to be a part of.
There was also a demonstration of traditional Navajo tasks such as weaving, grinding corn, making yarn out of wool, and tieing of a Navajo bun (tsiiyeel). Our students performed each part beautifully. The Elders really loved this part of the performance, and it gave each person in the audience a tiny glimpse into a traditional Navajo day.
There were many beautifully handcrafted items for sale. All the proceeds go right back to the Navajo Elders who made them, typically grandma's and grandpa’s living on the Navajo Reservation. The proceeds earned usually help these Elders purchase food, clothing, medicine, and wood that help them survive the cold winter months. Some items for sale were: rugs, jewelry, traditional skirts, Pendleton teddy bears, Navajo dolls, and blankets. That is just to name a few.
Nebo Title VI Indian Education program was delighted to be invited to such a wonderful event. It was an honor for our American Indian students to perform in front of the Navajo Elders. Title VI is so grateful for the opportunity. Thank you Adopt a Native Elder for allowing us to share this special event with your organization.
Every year, during October and November, Eileen Quintana and Brenda Beyal present at elementary schools in Nebo School District about American Indian Culture. Typically, Eileen and Brenda will present to 4th graders. The purpose of these presentations to educate students on American Indian history, their contributions to the United States before and after settlers, and share traditions.
Eileen and Brenda each bring in American Indian cultural items from their homes. Such as cradleboards, beautiful hand woven rugs, pottery, Navajo wedding baskets, etc. Each of these cultural items serves an important purpose for American Indian families. During the presentation, Eileen and Brenda will explain how each artifact is used by American Indians. Usually, our curious students will have insightful questions at this point, and Eileen and Brenda will answer any questions a student may have.
This year, the Title VI team started presenting at Park View Elementary with Mrs. Allred’s fourth-grade class, and we will end our presentations at Hobble Creek Elementary with Mrs. Condie’s fourth-grade class. It has been such a wonderful experience traveling around to each of the fourth-grade classes in Nebo School District. All of these fourth-grade classes were able to quickly identify the five major tribes indigenous to Utah. Our fourth-grade teachers are doing a wonderful job educating our youth about Utah history, and American Indian culture. A big thank you to all the fourth-grade teachers who have invited us into their classrooms to present. We have enjoyed, and appreciated it!
A big congratulations to the following students for receiving a 4.0 for Term 1! We are so proud of all of you. Keep up the great work. It takes a lot of time and persistence to get good grades. We applaud, and recognize this exceptional academic accomplishment. Wonderful job, students!
High School: Seka Groves Kacey Melton Ciera Alldredge Kelina Anderson Ruby Campbell Ethan Gunn Rick Williams Kaitlin Mehl Mitchell Grimaud BegayJunior High:
Isabel Fuentes
Spencer Jackson
Miguel Delgadillo
Karley Carron-Campbell
Camie Mehl
Ammon Anderson
Lucy Sloan
Ammon Beck
Maisy Melton
On October 13, 2017, we held our third annual Naat’áánii Day at the District Office. The word Naat’áánii means leader in the Navajo language.
Wow! We had a wonderful turn out. We had diverse students from six high schools in Nebo School District come to the District Office for a speical presentation. Our Title VI team was very moved by the amount of support our faculty and staff in Nebo School District give our diverse students on a daily basis. We are fortunate students in our school district have such wonderful principals, counselors, teachers, and technicians to look up to.
We had seven booths at our Naat’áánii Day this year. We had booths from the following organizations: BYU Soar Program, Centro Hispano of United Way, Outrage from the Utah Health Department, Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, Hope for Utah, Nebo Social Work Department, and Nebo Title VI Parent Committee. Each of these booths provided information about resources available to multicultural students. A big thank you to these organization for taking time out of their day to join us on our third annual Naat’áánii Day.
Our keynote speaker was Kee Miller of Springville, Utah. Kee is a production designer, set designer, set dresser, property master, and draftsman. Kee is half navajo, and half white. Kee was adopted at a very young age, and was raised by a wonderful family who always supported his goals and aspirations. Kee did a great job presenting his life story to our students. His story was relatable to many students, and his accomplishments are exceptional. Most importantly, Kee stressed the importance that you are in control to change our own story at any time in your life. Thank you Kee for presenting at Naat’áánii Day.
Last, but certainly not least, we had a prize giveaway, and ten lucky students received gifts cards from the following places: Sonic, Chick-fil-A, and Olive Garden. Our grand prize was a $25 gift card was awarded to Ryla Herder. Congrats, Ryla! We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s Naat’áánii Day. Thank you to all who participated, and made this day possible.